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Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 53, 79, 188 · HSL 228.4°, 56%, 47.3%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #354FBC.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#354FBC7.01:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 37.8, 27.9, -60.3
- Relative luminance
- 0.0998
- HSL saturation
- 56%
- HSL lightness
- 47.3%
Aa On white · 7.01:1 · AAA
Aa On black · 3.00:1 · Below AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #7DAFB0 at 2.88:1.
Violet
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 153, 135, 214 · HSL 253.7°, 49.1%, 68.4%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #9987D6.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9987D66.79:1 · AA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 60.7, 23.9, -38.1
- Relative luminance
- 0.2896
- HSL saturation
- 49.1%
- HSL lightness
- 68.4%
Aa On white · 3.09:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 6.79:1 · AA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #354FBC at 2.27:1.
Muted Cyan
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 125, 175, 176 · HSL 181.2°, 24.4%, 59%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #7DAFB0.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#7DAFB08.63:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 68.1, -16.2, -5.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3815
- HSL saturation
- 24.4%
- HSL lightness
- 59%
Aa On white · 2.43:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 8.63:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #354FBC at 2.88:1.
Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 93, 160, 213 · HSL 206.5°, 58.8%, 60%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #5DA0D5.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#5DA0D57.45:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 63.6, -6, -33.5
- Relative luminance
- 0.3227
- HSL saturation
- 58.8%
- HSL lightness
- 60%
Aa On white · 2.82:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.45:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #354FBC at 2.49:1.
Muted Blue
Lightness
One color.
More possibilities.
RGB 154, 156, 190 · HSL 236.7°, 21.7%, 67.5%. Explore lighter and darker expressions without changing the original palette.
01 Shades & tints
QRCO’s HSL lightness steps, from 10% to 90%. Tap a swatch to preview it.
02 Color variants
The editor’s existing lightness offsets around #9A9CBE.
Every shade.
A new perspective.
#9A9CBE7.87:1 · AAA03 Profile & contrast
- CIELAB · D65
- 65.3, 6.5, -17.8
- Relative luminance
- 0.3436
- HSL saturation
- 21.7%
- HSL lightness
- 67.5%
Aa On white · 2.67:1 · Below AA
Aa On black · 7.87:1 · AAA
Normal text: AA requires 4.5:1, AAA 7:1. Large text: AA requires 3:1, AAA 4.5:1. Ratings apply to the measured pair.
Strongest partner in this palette: #354FBC at 2.63:1.
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somewhere to live.
Try the complete palette in QRCO’s brand, type and interface previews. Keep the colors you love and explore the rest.
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